Tuesday, February 19, 2013

"......A PITY TO MISS SUCH A GOOD PUDDING" FOR "Friends Sharing Tea"

Strawberry Charlotte Russe

The Dowager Countess had it right when she said

"It seems a pity to miss such a good pudding".

You are visiting Bernideen's Tea Time Blog and this week for "Friends Sharing Tea", I decided to make some Strawberry Charlotte Russe. I noticed several recipe variations online and decided to put mine in little glass sherbert dishes. If you have been watching Downton Abbey - you know all about Charlotte Russe from season three. Here is my version which is super simple!

I am also sharing a lovely old glass sawtooth cake stand that I found last weekend while doing the flea markets in Fort Collins. I didn't have a small one like this - so that is my excuse for buying it!

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You might also enjoy looking at the "Best of Bliss" special edition by Victoria Magazine 2013 as they have a chapter of Elegant English Berry Puddings!

#1 Heat the 4 cups of strawberries in a saucepan, add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and 1 envelope of gelatine and bring to a boil, stir well and remove to a large bowl to cool in the refrigerator#2 In a deep medium bowl, whip 2 1/2 cups of whipping cream with 2/3 cup of confectioners sugar till stiff. Save back 1/2 cup of this (after the whipping) for topping embellishmentMix the cooled strawberry mixture together with the whipping cream#3 Line each sherbert dish with 6 pcs of split lady fingers and spoon berry mixture in the middle. Take the 1/2 cup reserved whipped cream and embellish tops - also embellish with pieces of strawberry

Thanks for the tea party, Bernideen! Your setting is just gorgeous. I love all the pretty pinks and flowers and your recipe looks delicious. I'll be giving it a try soon. Can you tell me, however, where you found Lady Fingers? I've looked for them before for a recipe and can't find them. We live in a small cowboy town though so it's possible they're just not in high demand here!

I'm going to try that pudding! Looks beautiful in your crystal dishes. I've never made any thing with lady fingers, so am anxious to try it. You set a beautiful tea table again with all your pretties. Your new cake plate is lovely and its nice to have different sizes. Thank you for hosting your tea party and have a wonderful week!Nancy

OMGosh- That looks beautiful and it sounds wonderful! You do such a wonderful job with settings -everything looks so very pretty- I was heartbroken at the end of the last show. Oh- I can't wait for Season 4!!! xo Diana

I liked that line from the show too and the women were brave to stand up to Lord Grantham and stay.The new cake stand is fancy, a good find and your version of the pudding does look easy to follow.Thanks for hosting Bernideen.Judith

I was so glad Violet said what she did! I was relieved they did not leave the tea. I also loved the look of the room they were in. Gray and cream, with those beautiful red roses on the table. It was stunning!

Your tea table today is also very beautiful. What gorgeous tea cups! So pretty and feminine in pink.

I would love to try a Charlotte ruse too. Thank you so much for sharing the process with us.Hugs,Terri

Dear Bernideen, What a wonderful post. I love your new teacup. I love your pink teapot...it is sweet, sweet, sweet. Your table and desserts look professional and so appealing. Wow, what a fabulous tea party. We are huge Downton fans too.Ruthie

Sorry I am late...my husband is recovered enough for me to visit. Love your setting. Gorgeous teapot and the desserts are wonderful. Your photos are always so wonderful! Thanks so much for hosting.Ruth

Hi Bernideen,I feel like the Dowager when I imagine to have tea on your pretty table. Each item is so beautiful. The Charlotte Russe looks very nice in the glasses. Thats a great idea because it looks so messy when a part of the big Charlotte Russe is already served. So everybody has her own dessert. Thank you for sharing this pretty tea time, the recipe and for hosting this sweet event.Best greetings, Johanna

Bernideen, I love Downton Abbey and this dessert looks so delicious! Love your beautiful teapot. I have a large sawtooth cake stand that was given to me years ago by a friend. It is one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing with SYC.hugs,Jann

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